The Ohio State Buckeyes parted ways with long-time head basketball coach Thad Matta this afternoon in a surprise move. While Matta and AD Gene Smith called the decision mutual, Smith specifically cited Matta’s recent struggles in recruiting as the main driver behind the move. Coupled with Matta’s well-known health issues, that was enough for the Buckeyes to decide hiring a new coach in June made sense.
So, another Power 5 job (and a pretty good one at that) is now open. Which means it’s time for another edition of POWER 5 SCHOOL WANTS TO HIRE VILLANOVA COACH JAY WRIGHT!